What if the car gets stuck in the sand?

Almost every day there is news about the next "professional" who decided to test all the systems of the car and, instead of putting the car in the parking lot, went for adventures directly to the beach.

Full-fledged SUVs and many crossovers are equipped with systems that help you get out of a difficult situation while driving over difficult terrain. However, the idea of ​​demonstrating the capabilities of your iron horse almost always leads to a search for help, because the car just "sat down" on the bottom.

The reason for so many funny videos with "rescue operations" is a poor assessment of the capabilities - both the driver and the car. What can help if you get stuck in the sand before calling a tug?

Prepare

Preparing the machine is especially important. When driving over rough terrain, some cars pass through the sand without problems, while others skid. The most common reason is that the driver does not have the necessary training or is too lazy to prepare his car for such difficulties.

In order to overcome a stretch of sand without any problems, you should know that you cannot make sharp maneuvers - neither with the steering wheel, nor with the brake, nor with the gas. The pressure in the wheels must be reduced to 1 bar (less is already dangerous). This will increase the contact area in the sand and thus reduce the chance of loading. This procedure takes no more than 5 minutes.

What if the car gets stuck?

If the car is sunk in the sand and does not move, you should try the following:

• Do not accelerate as this may result in a more serious dive;
• Try to go back, and then try to follow a different path;
• A good method is to swing the car back and forth. In this case, engage first or reverse gear and smoothly try to move the car from its place, releasing and squeezing the clutch and helping the gas pedal. As you swing, increase the effort so that the amplitude becomes larger;
• If that doesn't work, get out of the car and try to dig out the drive wheels;
• Dig behind the wheels, not in front, as it is easier to reverse in reverse (the reverse speed is traction, and when trying to move forward, the load on the wheels decreases). If possible, place a stone or board under the tires;
• If you are near water, pour it onto the sand and level it with your feet. This can increase wheel grip;
• If the vehicle is literally lying in the sand, you will need a jack. Lift the car and put stones under the wheels;
• If you can't find suitable items around - stones, boards and the like - you can use floor mats.

And the best thing in this case is just not to get into such a situation. Going down to the beach by car, you run the risk of putting the car on your "belly". Don't ruin your vacation just to show how good a driver you are or how powerful your car is.

Questions and answers:

Where to call if the car is stuck? If there is no phone number of the tow truck or it does not help in this situation, then you need to dial 101 - the rescue service. An employee of the service will clarify if medical assistance is required.

What to do if the car gets stuck in the snow? Turn off the gas, try to load the drive axle (press on the hood or trunk), try to go on your own track and roll (effectively on mechanics), dig out snow, put something under the wheels, flatten the tires.